Retirement is never an easy decision for Major League Baseball players who have been around the game since they were kids.
When big leaguers retire, some of them hold a bit of resentment since they still believe they could perform at the highest level.
This is quite the opposite of how the most recent player to announce his retirement feels.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution on ‘X,’ Charlie Culberson gave everything he had to the game and walks away from baseball with no regrets.
Charlie Culberson gave everything he had to the game. After 17 years of grit, grind, and unforgettable moments with the Braves and beyond, he walks away from baseball with no regrets. What's next for him ➡️ https://t.co/L4fBwdvaSM
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— Atlanta Journal-Constitution (@ajc) September 19, 2024
Culberson came into the league with the San Francisco Giants in 2012 and last played in 2023 with the Atlanta Braves.
With 11 MLB seasons under his belt and playing for 5 different organizations, Culberson walks away from the game filled with gratitude that he gave it his all and is happy with the outcome.
Culberson is most known for his stint with the Braves from 2018-2020, which was the only organization he played over 100 games in a season for.
His best statistical season was in 2018 for the Braves where he batted .270 with 12 home runs, 45 runs batted in, and a .792 on-base plus slugging percentage in 113 games played.
The Braves made the playoffs that year and ended up losing in the National League Division Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
Culberson was never a standout player in the MLB, but he gave it his all and enjoyed the memories made throughout his 11 seasons.
After retirement, Culberson plans to spend quality time with his family and enjoy having free time away from the game.
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